Obituary for Raymond C. "Jinks" Pauley
SOUTH CHINA-Raymond C. Pauley AKA “Jinks”, passed away August 13, 2022 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Augusta, where he was a long-time resident. He was born on July 12, 1957, the only son of Donald and Christa (Brown) Pauley.
Jinks grew up in South China and was a 1975 graduate of Winslow High School. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Army. Upon his honorable discharge, he was employed as a drywaller, working for several construction companies but primarily Zimba Company of Fairfield, until starting and operating his own business, M.R. Drywall, until his retirement in 2014.
Jinks was undoubtedly, one of a kind. He played several instruments and was a state champion powerlifter. He impacted the lives of countless children and young adults most notably by starting and managing a basketball team called “The Piranha’s”. He also is remembered for his contagious smile and hearty laugh, accompanied by a sincere appreciation of jokes with varying degrees of politeness.
His home was a safe haven for many young people along with single mothers with children. So many have recently shared their stories with his parents that there are too many to recount here. One that sums them up beautifully is from a young lady who; along with her mother, sisters and brother, while having no place to go, grew up in his household. “Rest peacefully Jinks. You have always been a kind and good man. Thanks for helping me on my way, for all the wild memories, for filling my childhood with music and for teaching me the value of hard work. You’re a legend. Love always.” For those who recently visited with him and his parents, and/or have reached out to share their heartfelt stories, thank you.
Jinks was predeceased by his wife, Joanne M. (Bellavance) Pauley.
He is survived by his children “his pride and joy”, Sean Pauley of Weeks Mills, Christa Pauley of Vassalboro, and Nastia LaBonte of Waterville; his parents, Donald and Christa Pauley of South China; his sister, Dawn Hodsdon and her husband Ed of Monmouth; a nephew and six grandchildren. Also, his second wife Sarah Pauley, now living in Illinois, and her son and daughter.
A huge Thank You! to the staff and administration of the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. To those who considered him a friend and/or treated him like family, and also really appreciated his sense of humor, we can’t thank you enough.
A graveside service for friends and family will be held on Friday, September 2, at 12noon at the Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta, ME 04330. Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363.
Anyone wishing to commemorate Jinks’s life with a gift, please donate to the Activities Department of the Maine Veterans Home; Attn: Mona Boucher, 35 Hero’s Way, Augusta, Maine 04330 Please write “Activities Dept” in the memo; where staff works hard to provide the veterans in their care many life enriching activities.
Jinks grew up in South China and was a 1975 graduate of Winslow High School. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Army. Upon his honorable discharge, he was employed as a drywaller, working for several construction companies but primarily Zimba Company of Fairfield, until starting and operating his own business, M.R. Drywall, until his retirement in 2014.
Jinks was undoubtedly, one of a kind. He played several instruments and was a state champion powerlifter. He impacted the lives of countless children and young adults most notably by starting and managing a basketball team called “The Piranha’s”. He also is remembered for his contagious smile and hearty laugh, accompanied by a sincere appreciation of jokes with varying degrees of politeness.
His home was a safe haven for many young people along with single mothers with children. So many have recently shared their stories with his parents that there are too many to recount here. One that sums them up beautifully is from a young lady who; along with her mother, sisters and brother, while having no place to go, grew up in his household. “Rest peacefully Jinks. You have always been a kind and good man. Thanks for helping me on my way, for all the wild memories, for filling my childhood with music and for teaching me the value of hard work. You’re a legend. Love always.” For those who recently visited with him and his parents, and/or have reached out to share their heartfelt stories, thank you.
Jinks was predeceased by his wife, Joanne M. (Bellavance) Pauley.
He is survived by his children “his pride and joy”, Sean Pauley of Weeks Mills, Christa Pauley of Vassalboro, and Nastia LaBonte of Waterville; his parents, Donald and Christa Pauley of South China; his sister, Dawn Hodsdon and her husband Ed of Monmouth; a nephew and six grandchildren. Also, his second wife Sarah Pauley, now living in Illinois, and her son and daughter.
A huge Thank You! to the staff and administration of the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. To those who considered him a friend and/or treated him like family, and also really appreciated his sense of humor, we can’t thank you enough.
A graveside service for friends and family will be held on Friday, September 2, at 12noon at the Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta, ME 04330. Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363.
Anyone wishing to commemorate Jinks’s life with a gift, please donate to the Activities Department of the Maine Veterans Home; Attn: Mona Boucher, 35 Hero’s Way, Augusta, Maine 04330 Please write “Activities Dept” in the memo; where staff works hard to provide the veterans in their care many life enriching activities.